Discovering Spiritual Fulfillment in Christ Through Colossians Epistles
Explore the message of spiritual fulfillment in Christ as elucidated through the verses from the Colossians Epistles. Delve into the essence of true spiritual contentment, the dangers of empty philosophies, and the completeness found in Christ alone, as shared by Don McClain at W. 65th St. church of Christ on March 16, 2008.
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1 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Colossians 1:24-29 W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008 Don McClain
2 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Colossians 2:1-10 Many Think That Spiritual Fulfillment Is About Being Materially Blessed With Health & Wealth . . . Possessing Some Miraculous Spiritual Gift - How You Feel . . . Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
3 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Colossians 2:1-10 Things That Promote Spiritual Fulfillment (1-3) A Threat To Spiritual Fulfillment (4,5) The Path To Spiritual Fulfillment (6,7) Be On Guard Against Human Philosophy & Empty Deceit (8) The Sphere of Spiritual Fulfillment (9,10) W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008 Don McClain
4 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Colossians 2:1-10 (NKJV) 1 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
5 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Colossians 2:1-10 (NKJV) 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. 5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. 6 As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
6 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Colossians 2:1-10 (NKJV) 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
7 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Colossians 2:1-10 (NKJV) 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
8 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Things That Promote Spiritual Fulfillment (1-3) A Concern & Struggle For One Another - (1) Colossians 2:1 (NKJV) 1 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
9 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Things That Promote Spiritual Fulfillment (1-3) A Concern & Struggle For One Another - (1) Giving Them The Courage To Be Faithful In The Midst Of Difficulties (2; Heb 10:24,25) Love Is Spoken of As Our Binding Force (2) Colossians 2:2 (NKJV) 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love,, Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
10 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Things That Promote Spiritual Fulfillment (1-3) A Concern & Struggle For One Another - (1) Giving Them The Courage To Be Faithful In The Midst Of Difficulties (2; Heb 10:24,25) Love Is Spoken of As Our Binding Force (2) Possessing Understanding (synesis) & Knowledge (gnosis) Which Produces Full Conviction In Christ (2,3) Colossians 2:2-3 (NKJV) 2 . . . and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
11 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ A Threat To Spiritual Fulfillment (4,5) Deception Is A Real Danger Which Never Presents Itself As Such -(To Which Knowledge of The Truth Is Ones Only Defense) (4; 2 Pet 3:17) Persuasive Words Are The Means of Deception (Verse 4; Rom 16:18; 1 Cor 2:4; Eph 4:14; 2 Peter 2:3) Colossians 2:4-5 (NKJV) 4 Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
12 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ A Threat To Spiritual Fulfillment (4,5) Deception Is A Real Danger Which Never Presents Itself As Such -(To Which Knowledge of The Truth Is Ones Only Defense) (4; 2 Pet 3:17) Persuasive Words Are The Means of Deception (Verse 4; Rom 16:18; 1 Cor 2:4; Eph 4:14; 2 Peter 2:3) Deception Can Be Resisted We Can Stand Against Error! (Verse 5; 1 Pet 5:9; Eph 6:10-18) W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008 Colossians 2:4-5 (NKJV) 5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. Don McClain
13 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ The Path To Spiritual Fulfillment (6,7) Receive Christ Jesus - (Which the Colossians had done by accepting and obeying the gospel, 2:11- 13; Acts 2:38; Luke 6:46) So Walk In Him (Lit. Go on walking We must continue to walk in step with the teachings of Jesus, Mat 28:18-21; Acts 2:42, etc.) Colossians 2:6-7 (NKJV) 6 As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
14 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ The Path To Spiritual Fulfillment (6,7) Rooted & Built Up (verse 7 - a firmly grounded plant [Ps 1:3]& a building being built on a solid foundation [1 Cor 3:5-12; Eph 2:20-22] Established In The Faith (Verse 7; 1:23; Faith is like the cement of the building) Accomplished By Teaching (7; Rom 10:17; Mat 28:18-21; 1 Pet 1:2; Heb 5:12-14) Overflowing With Gratitude (1:3,12; 3:15,17; 4:2) W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008 Colossians 2:6-7 (NKJV) 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Don McClain
15 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Be On Guard Against Human Philosophy & Empty Deceit (8) We Can Be Recaptured By The Enemy - (verse 8 2 Tim 3:6; Gal 5:1; 2 Pet 2:19-22] Philosophy & Empty Deceit (Philosophy that is empty & deceitful 1 Tim 6:20) Traditions of Men (Of human in origin - Mat 15:7-9) Principles of The World (Gal 4:3,9 Materialism? - Jewish Law? Greek Superstition?) Colossians 2:8 (NKJV) 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
16 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Sphere of Spiritual Fulfillment (9,10) In Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form - NASB Jesus Is Fully God (John 1:1-3; Phili 2:6; Heb 1:8.9; Col. 1:15-18) All That Belongs To God Is In The Body, (Church) of Christ - (1:18-22; Eph 1:10; 2:16) In Christ Is Found All The Treasures of Wisdom & Knowledge (verse 3) Colossians 2:9-10 (NKJV) 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
17 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Sphere of Spiritual Fulfillment (9,10) Every Blessing God Provides Is Found ONLY In Christ (John 1:16; Eph 1:3,20-23) The Word Complete in Verse 10 Is From The Same Word Translated Fullness In Verse 9 (cf. Eph 3:19) There Is NOTHING That A Christian Needs That Is Not Found In Jesus Christ - (10; 2 Pet 1:3) Colossians 2:9-10 (NKJV) 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008
18 Spiritual Fulfillment Is Found Only In Christ Colossians 2:1-10 Things That Promote Spiritual Fulfillment (1-3) A Threat To Spiritual Fulfillment (4,5) The Path To Spiritual Fulfillment (6,7) Be On Guard Against Human Philosophy & Empty Deceit (8) The Sphere of Spiritual Fulfillment (9,10) W. 65th St church of Christ / March 16, 2008 Don McClain
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